3520

[rtm038]

Hello everyone,
I'm thinking about stepping uo to a 3520 TLB. I went onto the JD website and built the machine listed below and the cost was right around $40,000. What would a fair price be for a machine like this?

3520 open station cab
eHydro or Auto HST (with Loadmatch and automotive style cruise control)
300CX loader
485 Backhoe with a 12" bucket
Mid PTO
(2) work lights with mounting brackets
Standard hood guard
Electrohydraulic diverter valve kit (to operate a future front grapple bucket)
Standard 3-point hitch arms
Standard seat

 

[zr2blz]

I have a 447 BH with 16", I think you would be happier with a bigger bucket on the 485 :thumbsup:. (447 = to new 385), wished I had a 9" also, have dug lots of 16"x5' deep for water, 9" would have been better (if it was a curved bigger / longer 9" :licking: type bucket).

 

[rtm038]

I have a 447 BH with 16", I think you would be happier with a bigger bucket on the 485 :thumbsup:. (447 = to new 385), wished I had a 9" also, have dug lots of 16"x5' deep for water, 9" would have been better (if it was a curved bigger / longer 9" :licking: type bucket).

OK, thats something to think about. Thanks for the input.:thumbsup:

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

Agree with the larger bucket for 485.

I now have a 18" on Wallenstein BH. Having said that the 13" bucket I had on 447 was a good compromise for trenching, turning over established flower beds and other things requiring a bit of finesse. The 13" seemed large enough the dirt would actually fall out, but small enough to get around things..

 

[AKfish]

Hello everyone,
I'm thinking about stepping uo to a 3520 TLB. I went onto the JD website and built the machine listed below and the cost was right around $40,000. What would a fair price be for a machine like this?

3520 open station cab
eHydro or Auto HST (with Loadmatch and automotive style cruise control)
300CX loader
485 Backhoe with a 12" bucket
Mid PTO
(2) work lights with mounting brackets
Standard hood guard
Electrohydraulic diverter valve kit (to operate a future front grapple bucket)
Standard 3-point hitch arms
Standard seat

The routine "shopping" exercise of "Build Your Own" gives you a suggested price. It's a starting point. Next step is to shop your configuration to dealer's that are close enough to provide service and parts.

Figure anywhere from 15% to 20% off the suggested MSRP.

Agree with the prior comments about the hoe bucket. I had an 18" bucket on my JD8A backhoe (8.5' digging depth) and really liked it. The trench was wide enough to walk in and work. Laying water lines and electric cable was a piece of cake!

Do you have a mid mount mower? Why the mid-pto?

Don't forget the 3rd function hydraulic lines for the 300CX loader. Also highly recommend the extendable draft links. They're not all that expensive and you'll be amazed how much easier it will make attaching 3pt implements!

Best of luck with your new tractor.

AKfish

 

[rtm038]

The routine "shopping" exercise of "Build Your Own" gives you a suggested price. It's a starting point. Next step is to shop your configuration to dealer's that are close enough to provide service and parts.

Figure anywhere from 15% to 20% off the suggested MSRP.

Agree with the prior comments about the hoe bucket. I had an 18" bucket on my JD8A backhoe (8.5' digging depth) and really liked it. The trench was wide enough to walk in and work. Laying water lines and electric cable was a piece of cake!

Do you have a mid mount mower? Why the mid-pto?

Don't forget the 3rd function hydraulic lines for the 300CX loader. Also highly recommend the extendable draft links. They're not all that expensive and you'll be amazed how much easier it will make attaching 3pt implements!

Best of luck with your new tractor.

AKfish

Currently I use my 2520 for loader/backhoe/snow removal work only and plan on using the 3520 in the same manner. I was gonna get the mid PTO in case I wanted to add a front snowblower later and figured it would be good for resale.

Doesn't the electrohydraulic diverter valve kit provide for a 3rd function on the 300CX?

 

[AKfish]

Currently I use my 2520 for loader/backhoe/snow removal work only and plan on using the 3520 in the same manner. I was gonna get the mid PTO in case I wanted to add a front snowblower later and figured it would be good for resale.

Doesn't the electrohydraulic diverter valve kit provide for a 3rd function on the 300CX?

Not necessarily... There are 2 elements to that configuration - 1.) 3rd hyd function at the Mid mount SCV's and joystick control 2.) Hard lines and wire hose on loader boom with quick couplers at bucket.

Just make sure that you have the controls (joystick) and couplers (mid-mount) as well as the loader hard lines and quick disconnects.

AKfish

 

[rtm038]

Well, I got the quote back from the dealer. The prices below includes all discounts and labor costs:

3530 with eHydro:.........................................$ 24,689.25
300 CX with complete 3rd function kit added:.....$ 4,474.92
485 BH with PB kit..........................................$ 9,584.71

Total cost.....................................................$38,748.88
Tax..............................................................$ 2,593.21
Grand Total....................................................$41,342.09

 

[AKfish]

Well, I got the quote back from the dealer. The prices below includes all discounts and labor costs:

3530 with eHydro:.........................................$ 24,689.25
300 CX with complete 3rd function kit added:.....$ 4,474.92
485 BH with PB kit..........................................$ 9,584.71

Total cost.....................................................$38,748.88
Tax..............................................................$ 2,593.21
Grand Total....................................................$41,342.09

OK... I don't know how well this quote measure's up to the suggested MSRP from JD's "Build Your Own".

And, of course; you'll need to see how far another dealer (or several) is willing to go with pricing.

First blush, though... the loader quote is on the high side and the backhoe quote is getting into the JD 110 backhoe price range!

There's some definite "wiggle room"!!

AKfish

 

[Martian]

That seems like a high quote to me. As AKfish mentioned you can nearly get a 110 for that price.

It looks as though your going down the right road as for what type of tractor to get but I would say they are about $4k to high - maybe more. I would definitely get some other prices from local dealers unless this guy wants to start negotiating, he's just giving you list price, no discount.

I know this is going to be even more of an expense but have you considered a cab? Add cost now but resale down the road and it sure will make it nice to plow snow, be just like in a car. I do wish I'd gotten a cab and many here will tell you that a cab is do or die.